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“I don't care one bit whether you make straight A’s. But don't let me hear tell of you not doing your best.”

“Do what shows first.” (Meaning, “When you are overwhelmed, get the big stuff out of the way and don't get sidetracked by minutia.")

“A big part of your job is making your boss look good.” (Meaning—among other things—“Never badmouth your boss, even to co-workers.”)

“If you get so smart you think you're better than somebody else, it’s time for you to go back to school.” (Daddy has his Doctorate of Ministry.)

Because he’s Daddy

To wake up teenagers: “Rise and Shine and Give God the Glory, Glory!” (Only he sings it. Loudly. While turning on all lights and opening all blinds.)

When he’s surprised: “I'll be John Brown!”

When frustrated with himself: “I swanee!” (Pronounced like the river and perhaps a permissible substitute for “I swear,” that he and his brothers could slip past their mother without having to suck on a bar of soap.)

What no one should act like: “North end of a Southbound mule . . . “

When it rained and the sun was out: “I reckon the devil’s beating his wife.”

When he’s ready to go: “If you're waiting on me, you're backing up.”

On his way out: “Kids, I’m gonna do for you what the devil won't.” (Meaning, “Leave you.”)

When befuddled: “I ain't got no more idea than a billy goat what that thing is.”

When a bug hits the windshield: “Whoa. He won't do that again.”

Every Sunday after preaching: “Kids, I looked all over that whole church this morning and I didn't see a single woman as pretty as your mama.”

On decision making and life in general: "Everything of value requires some sacrifice."